In The Tax on Being a Girl, Nicholas Kristof exposes the systemic barriers and discrimination that girls face worldwide, highlighting how gender shapes opportunities from birth. Kristof details how cultural norms, economic inequality, and violence limit girls’ access to education, healthcare, and basic safety.
From child marriage and sex-selective practices to unequal pay and restricted career paths, girls effectively pay a “tax” simply for their gender. The piece emphasizes the compounded disadvantages for girls in impoverished regions, where poverty intersects with gender bias, often trapping them in cycles of exploitation and marginalization.
Kristof calls for global attention and action, stressing that empowering girls—through education, legal protections, and social reforms—benefits not only individuals but entire communities. His analysis underscores that addressing gender inequality is not merely a moral imperative; it is crucial for economic growth, social justice, and human development.
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